National Museum of African Art / About the Museum / Visitor Information

Mission Statement
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art fosters the discovery and appreciation of the visual arts of Africa, the cradle of humanity.

Hours and admission
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily except December 25; admission is free

Contacting us
National Museum of African Art Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 708
Washington, DC 20013-7012
202.633.4600
202.357.4879 (fax)
nmafaweb@si.edu

Department listings
Curatorial 202.633.4623
Conservation 202.633.4614
Director's Office 202.633.4610
Education Programs 202.633.4640
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives 202.633.4690
Exhibits and Facilities 202.633.4666
Finance and Administration 202.633.4602
General Smithsonian Information 202.633.1000
Media and Special Events 202.633.4649
Membership and Devleopment 202.633.4650
Registration 202.633.4699
Tour Scheduling 202.633.4646
Warren M. Robbins Library 202.633.4680

Location
950 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20560

Directions
The National Museum of African Art is located on the National Mall between the Smithsonian's Arts & Industries Building and the Sackler Gallery of Art. The main entrance to the museum is located in the Enid Haupt Garden on Independence Avenue.
Map of the Smithsonian Institution
[www.si.edu/visit/infocenter/mallmap.htm]

Metro
Smithsonian Station (Blue and Orange lines); exit on the National Mall or on Independence Avenue L'Enfant Plaza Station (all lines except Red); exit Maryland Avenue/Smithsonian Museums
[www.wmata.com]

Parking and transportation
Street parking is limited and posted times are enforced. Use public transportation or taxis as an alternate means of travel. Metrorail and Metrobus, Washington, D.C.'s transit system.
Additional information on transportation in D.C.
[www.si.edu/visit/directions.htm]

Dining
African Art does not have a dining facility on site. There are, however, many places to eat in and around the Smithsonian Institution.
[www.si.edu/dining/default.htm]

Photography and drawing
Personal photography without the use of a flash or tripod is permitted in the galleries unless otherwise indicated. Only dry writing and drawing materials, such as pencils or Conte crayons, are permitted in the galleries.

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